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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
1
The President issued an executive order re establishing maximum fuel prices under the food and fuel control act. Prices range from 4.60 to 2.60 per net ton and state controls set the rates for prepared sizes. The government moves to protect the public as soft coal workers threaten a 530000 worker strike.
Tae Rev. Levi Marshall officiated the marriage of Florence Virginia Hyde of Washington D C and Thomas Frank Newcomb of Tulsa Oklahoma at the Christain church parsonage on Thursday at 2 45 PM. The groom is an attorney in Tulsa and the bride has worked in government service in Washington. They will reside in Tulsa.
Workers in Nanacamilpa Vera Cruz report the discovery of a 32 foot 10 inch fossilized giant. Locals build a ceremonial catafalque in the plaza and guard the figure as scientists from Mexico City plan investigation led by Manuel Gamio who suspects a prehistoric vertebrate rather than a human.
German shells that ripped through the floor of Reims Cathedral uncovered a second cathedral built by the Franks and the tomb of King Clovis, believed to have rested there for 1,419 years. Further digs are planned to expose the older Frankish foundation.
London reports strong demand as Folkstone to Paris service opens. The company’s office was besieged with inquiries for trips worldwide including Venice Cairo and India. Many customers seek flights for relatives or business across the empire.
Unprecedented demand for olivines or Hawaiian diamonds from lava rocks near Mount Pelee noted. Stones vary in color brown yellow scarlet and white and are believed to bring luck when worn.
New York reports Lady MacKenzie leads an expedition to explore the Tana River in East Africa and hunt big game. She will ship nine tons of trophies to major museums and is joined by notable hunters including F Postma and Bill Judd.
Public records indicate Harrisburg markets, among the oldest in the United States, have operated continuously for a century, marking 100 years of activity in the city.
The article notes Halloween season events and warns of expected mischievous stunts by naughty boys. Local authorities anticipate typical pranks and community activities as residents prepare for the spooky observance.
In 1919 Green Castle hosts several Halloween events. The Red Men and Pocahontas lodges plan masquerade dances on Indiana Street while Mr and Mrs Fred V Thomas entertain about forty guests from the Jose club at their East Hanna Street home. The mask affair features seasonal decorations stunts and refreshments.
Mrs W F Swahten and Mrs J P Allen entertain Saturday at Mrs Allen’s home for guests Mrs Robert Kingsbury of Xenia Ohio Mrs Emory Lease of New York City and Mrs Charles Whittelsy of New London Conn Kingsbury visits Greencastle Mr and Mrs J P Allen Jr Mrs Myra Curtis to Indianapolis C C Huestis returns from Kentucky oil fields Miss Marie Merriweather returns to Chicago Arch Price of Marion visiting relatives Gents Furnishings owner Dr W W Tucker back from Martinsville Mrs William E George of Indianapolis visiting Allen Jr Mrs Clarence Riggs family back from Indianapolis Mrs David Sublett ill in Putnerville Miss Crystelle Stringer hires at Chas Zers store Sunday program at College Ave church features continuation of Glimpses of the World War Warren F Cook DePauw student speaks in Navy service history Organ recital by Mrs C W Otis Locust Street M E church budget meeting next Sunday Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts chaperone Mrs Frank Lammers at sorority house Halloween decor Death of Mrs Sarah Stewart in Knightsville funeral Saturday Miss Florence Stringer Mable Haltom Mildred Wells visiting Miss Doris Plunkett Rosachdale Miss Martha Leider Indianapolis visiting Ruth Sears
Florence V. Hyde of Mansfield Illinois and Thomas F. Newcomb of Tulsa Oklahoma secured a marriage licence, indicating plans to wed in the near future. The couple’s records were filed in the county courthouse as required by law.
Bloomington loses to Greencastle by a score of 19 to something unclear in a game where size and experience favored Greencastle. The Bloomington squad, though larger, could not overcome the better team effort, ending with Greencastle earning the win on Wednesday night.
Arthur Holliday of the Hell Fighters living at West 147th Street Manhattan, gainfully spared a longer sentence after pleading guilty before Judge Chatfield, citing his war record. Abraham Gillar, veteran of the same regiment from Prince Street, faces a similar charge with sentencing set for October 20. Holliday received ten days already served in Raymond Street jail.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Wells will occupy the Ellis residence for the winter while Mr and Mrs Ellis depart late next week for California and Arizona to spend the season away from home.
A Delaware County auditor refuses to recognize further tax rate changes despite directives from the state tax board. The action marks a direct clash between county officials and state tax authorities.
Putnam County auditor Dragoo of Delaware county says he will not recognize changes by the state board of tax commissioners to township tax rates. He cites the board opening rates for Delaware county townships and delaying work in auditor offices as the cause of ongoing confusion. He may delay posting the new schedule pending resolution of Delaware county affairs.
A sneak thief enters the Charley Keifer store near six o twelve Thursday evening and takes 815 dollars from the cash drawer.
A sneak thief entered the north side grocery and bakery owned by Charley Keifer near 6 o'clock Thursday evening and stole $15 from the cash register in papery money. About 89 in silver money was not taken as the thief hurried away. Keifer locked the front door and used the rear door to his residence, leaving the back door unlocked for the intruder to enter through the rear.
Miss Dorothy Norfolk and Miss Minnie Mae Bartley hosted about thirty friends at a Hallowe en party at 209 South Indiana Street. The evening featured décor in Halloween colors, games, a fortune telling booth, and refreshments including gingerbread and apples. Rosalee Smith won a Lucky Cat prize for guessing guest count and a candy basket for best lyrics to a love song.
Mrs. Arthur Seegar of St. Louis and her daughter, who have been visiting Mrs. Frank Lammers, will return to their home tomorrow.
W M McGaughey traveled to Indianapolis on Thursday to participate in the annual parent teachers convention. He joined educators and officials for discussions on school programs and community outreach.
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